Children and women in Kampala's slums face a daily struggle for safety, education, and survival. Uganda's 2024 Multidimensional Child Poverty Report shows that 44% of children experience multiple deprivations, including inadequate education, healthcare, nutrition, and protection. In overcrowded informal settlements such as Katanga, Kisenyi, and Bwaise, these challenges are even more severe. Joy for Children Uganda reaches thousands of vulnerable children through its child protection activities.
For many children in Kampala's slums, poverty means more than lacking income; it means growing up exposed to violence, neglect, hunger, and exploitation. 1 in 2 Ugandan children lives in multidimensional poverty, while studies among girls living in Kampala's slums found that over 30% had already experienced pregnancy, often leading to school dropout and lifelong vulnerability. At the same time, many mothers struggle to provide food, school requirements, and healthcare.
This project will support 1,000 vulnerable children and women in Kampala's slums through; 1. Monthly child-rights awareness drives designed to equip communities to prevent violence and abuse. 2. Vulnerable children will receive scholastic materials, school retention support, and case management services. 3. Women caregivers will receive financial literacy, savings group support, and livelihood skills training to strengthen their household incomes.
This project will help children stay in school, reduce exposure to violence, and improve their chances of achieving productive and healthy lives. Girls will gain confidence, skills, and protection against child marriage and early pregnancy. On the other hand, mothers will strengthen their economic resilience, enabling them to support their families sustainably.
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